Episodes

  • China condemns Japan's record defense spending

    China condemns Japan's record defense spending
    Dec 26 2025
    Beijing condemns Japan's substantial increase in defense spending after the Japanese cabinet approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2026 (01:01). China's high-speed rail network surpasses 50,000 kilometers with the opening of a new line in the country's northwest (17:29). The U.S. president confirms his country's military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria (20:00).
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  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank marks 10th anniversary

    Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank marks 10th anniversary
    Dec 25 2025
    A Chinese military spokesperson calls for joint actions to contain the revival of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces (01:05). The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is marking its 10th anniversary (11:46). The Ukrainian president unveils the main points of a draft peace proposal to end the conflict with Russia, while Moscow says it is still formulating its position (21:05).
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  • U.S. criticized for escalating tensions with Venezuela at UN Security Council emergency meeting

    U.S. criticized for escalating tensions with Venezuela at UN Security Council emergency meeting
    Dec 24 2025
    China calls on Japan to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring nuclear safety (01:00). China finalizes its ratification of the landmark High Seas Treaty on protecting marine biodiversity (09:38). Members of the UN Security Council including China and Russia criticize the U.S. for escalating military tensions with Venezuela (19:02).
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  • Investigators suspect Ukrainian special services behind Moscow car bombing, Ukraine yet to respond

    Investigators suspect Ukrainian special services behind Moscow car bombing, Ukraine yet to respond
    Dec 23 2025
    Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on state-owned enterprises directly administered by the central government to contribute more to Chinese modernization (01:07). A senior Japanese official who advocates for nuclear weapons in the country is facing criticism and opposition (11:54). A Russian investigative committee says Ukrainian Special Forces could be responsible for a car bomb attack in Moscow that killed a Russian general, while Ukraine has not yet made any comments (17:25).
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  • Thailand, Cambodia to resume ceasefire discussions

    Thailand, Cambodia to resume ceasefire discussions
    Dec 22 2025
    China has denounced remarks by senior Japanese officials who say the country needs nuclear weapons (01:03). China's top legislature has begun reviewing the draft Childcare Services Law designed to provide stronger legal protection for children (11:15). Thailand and Cambodia are set to resume ceasefire discussions on Wednesday (21:15).
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  • Beijing expresses opposition to 2026 U.S. Defense Authorization Act

    Beijing expresses opposition to 2026 U.S. Defense Authorization Act
    Dec 19 2025
    Residents and businesses in Hainan Province are welcoming the launch of special customs operations that took effect on Thursday (01:06). Beijing has expressed opposition to Washington's 2026 National Defense Authorization Act for playing up purported threats from China (11:27). European Union leaders have decided not to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense needs, a decision welcomed by Moscow (20:59).
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  • Hainan formally launches special customs operations

    Hainan formally launches special customs operations
    Dec 18 2025
    Hainan Province has begun its special customs operations, a milestone in China's high-standard opening up (01:04). China says Japan's recent actions have cast doubt about whether it is intentionally stirring up troubles and provocations to justify its military buildup (14:28). The U.S. president says he wants to take back oil he claims stolen by Venezuela, while Caracas says Venezuelan oil and soil are rightfully theirs (23:24).
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  • Chinese mainland criticizes DPP's measures restricting cross-Strait exchanges

    Chinese mainland criticizes DPP's measures restricting cross-Strait exchanges
    Dec 17 2025
    The clock is ticking toward a historic moment in Hainan Province, as it is set to formally launch island-wide special customs operations (01:06). Thailand has demanded Cambodia be the first to announce a ceasefire after more than a week of clashes while Cambodia has not responded (23:32). The Chinese mainland authorities have criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities for restricting exchanges across the Taiwan Strait (31:41).
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